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ROMA, TX - MARCH 14: A group of undocumented immigrants wade across the Rio Grande at the U.S.-Mexico border on March 14, 2017 in Roma, Texas. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

ROMA, TX - MARCH 14: A group of undocumented immigrants wade across the Rio Grande at the U.S.-Mexico border on March 14, 2017 in Roma, Texas. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Posted Apr 04 2018 05:06PM MST

Updated Apr 04 2018 05:26PM MST

WASHINGTON D.C. (KSAZ) - During the month of March, U.S. Customs and Border Protection saw an increase in border crossings. Overall, there was a 37 percent increase when compared to February, but a 203 percent increase compared to March 2017

The number of family units apprehended at the border increased by 49 percent and the number of unaccompanied children (UAC) increased by 41 percent compared to last month.

During the month of March @CBP saw a 37 percent increase overall when compared to February, but a 203 percent increase compared to March 2017. https://t.co/CokYWoK4tJ